Return to Calvary
The Absent Daddy (How to Find Your Father)
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Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
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More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Alleluia! Laudamus Te” (“We Praise Thee”) • Alfred Reed
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lift High the Cross” • 362, st. 1-2, 4-5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“What Wondrous Love Is This?” • 162, st. 1
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare”
O WALY, WALY, trad. English / Christopher Nelson
MESSAGE
“Return to Calvary: The Absent Daddy (How to Find Your Father)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
THE CLEANSING
FOOTWASHING
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Rebecca von Dorpowski, Pioneer Co-Head Elder
PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Co-Head Elder
PASSING OF EMBLEMS
“The Love of God” • Frederick Lehman
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow